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Track Reviews

M. Ward – A Wasteland Companion [LP]

By Gareth O’Malley Matthew Stephen Ward’s been around a bit since he released his last solo album, Hold Time, in 2009. In that same year, he put…
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04-11-12

Sterling Schroeder and The Chosen Ones – I Really Love You

Rockers Sterling Schroeder and The Chosen Ones make jamming work on a pop record. From their new Three Year Weekend EP. …
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04-10-12

Airbird – Goodnight

The Ford of Ford & Lopatin (Joel Ford) has a new LP under his Airbird moniker at the ready (due in May) and first release the gorgeous…
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04-10-12

Frank Ocean – Math

We lift the b3sci Odd Future embargo just this one time for newly unearthed Frank Ocean track “Math”. The melodies/arrangements/everything on…
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04-10-12

Christian Rich – Come & Love Me (Feat. Pharrell)

Star Trak affiliates Christian Rich and Star Trak kingpin Pharrell link up on new house-influenced track “Come & Love Me). Into it. Christian…
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04-10-12

Keaton Henson – Dear… [LP]

By Gareth O’Malley I’m not sure why it is – maybe I sympathise, or even identify with it – but I find myself drawn to the kind of intimate…
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04-09-12

Urban Cone – We Should Go to France

By Jon Herriot Urban Cone always hits me with that Indietronica sound that I love. Danceable grooves, catchy indie lyrics, hipstery outfits,…
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04-07-12

Magic Wands – Burning Up (Madonna)

L.A. band Magic Wands re-style Madonna’s “Burning Up” (off her s/t debut) a 2012 indie beachside shoulder swayer (you know what we mean),…
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04-06-12

Crystal Castles – Empathy (spf5Ø Edit)

spf5Ø’s brand new edit for Crystal Castles’ “Empathy” is fire. Being punched in the gut repeatedly by the heaviness of a track has never felt…
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04-06-12

Charlotte Gainsbourg – Anna (Clock Opera Remix)

UK indie pop act Clock Opera deliver another impressive remix with their latest, a lo-fi synthpop take on Charlotte Gainsbourg’s single “Anna”.…
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04-06-12

RAVE’S FAVE: Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros — That’s What’s Up

By Bruce Rave Have you been wondering whether Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros could follow the huge success of home? Here’s your answer, and…
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04-05-12

Usher – Climax (Kaskade Remix)

Aw shit. Usher & Diplo’s “Climax” is already one of our favorite songs of the year. And then this happened. Kaskade refashions Usher’s R&B…
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04-05-12